Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale + SEN Allowance

The Role

A thriving Secondary Academy in Bradford is seeking a professional, detail-oriented, and exceptionally organised Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to join their senior inclusion team. This vital leadership role is ideal for an experienced educator, inclusion leader, or current SENCo who thrives when managing complex case folders, tracking intervention outcomes, and establishing a flawless framework of accessible education across a large urban campus.

The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day operational safety, clean logistics, and mechanical efficiency of the school's SEND pathways. Key responsibilities include overseeing statutory annual reviews, drafting multi-tier support and assessment files, managing funding applications, and ensuring complete compliance with all national and local authority educational regulations. You will also oversee access arrangement testing parameters for external examination cycles, match provisions to student needs profiles, and guide class teachers on high-utility strategies for neurodiverse learners.

You will act as the principal point of contact for external agencies, medical professionals, and parents, requiring absolute professionalism, calm problem-solving capabilities, and crisp communication. You will balance detailed data logging on digital dashboards with active student mentoring, ensuring that all intervention tracks translate into measurable academic and social progress.

School Information

This is a thriving, well-established 11 to 18 Secondary Academy in Bradford with an exceptional reputation for broad curriculum access, student welfare, and pastoral innovation. The school serves an ambitious regional community and operates with a welcoming, highly supportive professional ethos.

The SEND and inclusion team are treated as an essential, core pillar of the school faculty, benefiting from dedicated seminar suites, independent testing rooms, and premium learning resources. Staff are highly supported by a forward-thinking senior leadership team that prioritizes administrative efficiency, shared resource structures, and robust professional development paths.

Requirements

• A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a track record of classroom excellence

• Mandatory possession of the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or the current NPQSENCO qualification

• Deep working knowledge of the statutory SEND Code of Practice, EHCP assessment procedures, and examination access arrangements

• Strong IT and data management capabilities, with confidence utilizing digital student tracking platforms and asset software

• Ability to lead, inspire, and manage a collaborative team of learning support professionals effectively

Application

To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.